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Grilled Peaches with Whipped Cream and Caramel Reviews

Carey Paquette of Arlington, Virginia, writes: "When it comes to cooking, I make an effort to prepare healthful meals, but wouldn't call myself a fanatic. I believe that olive oil goes in everything and wine goes with everything; I just use them in moderation. My boyfriend and I cook almost every night as a way to unwind. It's nice to come home after a hectic day and make dinner together rather than pull something prepackaged out of the freezer."

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This may sound blasphemous...but can you use canned peach halves instead of fresh ones if you are making them for a large party? The recipe sounds delicious, but I will not have the time to peel each peach.

CathyA
from Wyckoff, NJ
/ 08.09.2013

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I made these for supper. They were delicious. The caramel and whipped cream really added to their sweetness. I will definitely make them again.

ptaylor2
from Williamsport, Maryland
/ 08.04.2007

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grilled fruit is really good, but grilled peaches are the best! they are sooo sweet and juicy! yum yum yummy!

A Cook
from NY,NY
/ 02.12.2006

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I make this a lot - and serve it with a dollop of mascarpone cheese instead, and sprinkle the whole thing with a little cocoa powder for some contrast. Also, a *small* amount of butter along with the sugar on each peach seems to help. I do this under the broiler sometimes, since the grill can get messy from the fruit.

A Cook
from Arlington, VA
/ 07.29.2004

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Thanks for all the great suggestions... I plan to make this for a birthday dinner on our boat, and just wanted to add a few ideas: 1) marinate the peaches in orange juice before grilling, and 2) sprinkle candied pecans/walnuts on top of whatever topping you use (ice cream or whipped cream) to add some texture and interest on top. Ice cream w/honey strikes me as an easy presentation that will get good reviews, so thanks again!

A Cook
from Woodstock, CT
/ 06.09.2004

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For a 'Too Busy to Cook' I agree with the Cook from Tulsa ... delicious with good quality, vanilla icecream. Even my picky kids liked it! Something different yet classy for a last minute BBQ.

A Cook
from Santiago, Chile
/ 01.30.2004

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excellent; however, the special whipped cream is not needed if you just serve the peaches over vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel. my guests adored it

A Cook
from tulsa, oklahoma
/ 09.28.2003

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Toronto's point is a good one--especially in the "Too Busy to Cook?" section, Bon Appetit will often refer to convenience items from the store. You can typically find fat-free caramel sauce as well; by omitting the whipped cream and just using the caramel, you can make this a healthy dessert that seems indulgent.

A Cook
from Washington, DC
/ 09.24.2003

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To the cook from Norwalk: Bon Appetit often calls for purchased ingredients to help save time. They are doing that here as well; look for carmel sauce down the ice cream aisle in almost any grocery store. And if you are inclined to make your own, there are many recipes on Epicurious that give very specific instructions.

A Cook
from Toronto
/ 09.11.2003

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The grilling is for carmelization, which adds another depth of flavor.